How Do I Save Money On Gas

With raising prices at the pump, you may be wondering – how do I save money on gas? We share 10 tips on how you can save money on gas – starting today.

How do I save money on gas? Here are some tips on how you can accomplish just that. . Let’s look at them now!

* Don’t fill up the tank when prices are extremely high. Gas suppliers and gas station owners can charge high prices for gas because they know people will pay for it. By adding only a few gallons of gas to your car when prices are high gives you your say in the matter.
* Don’t drive when you don’t have to. Carpooling, walking, taking the bus, and riding a bike not only help you to save gas, but they are better for our environment and may be better for your overall health.
* Check the tire air pressures every week. If you buy a cheap manual air pump and an accurate tire gauge this will help you.  Keep all of your tires inflated to the same pressure that is recommended. For help in determining this you can go by the sticker on the door frame not the one on the tire wall.
* Drive at a regular speed and keep the windows rolled up. Keeping the windows closed reduces the wind pull on your car. Sticking to the speed limit also helps. Use cruise control when you can.
Avoid letting your car idle. If you are going to be stopped for more than one minute, you will save gas by turning the car off and restarting when you are ready to go.
* Buy fuel on cold days and if you can, drive on the hot ones. When you buy on cold days, and pay for the volume instead, you will end up buying more gas for the same price.
* Park in the first spot you find; don’t hunt forever to find a better one.

Don’t fill your car until it is nearly empty. If you do this, it can extend your gas because you are hauling a lighter load as the tank looses gas. Just be careful about this in the winter as it can shorten fuel pump life.
* Take off slowly from a full stop. This is one change that can have a dramatic affects on your gas mileage. If you move out slowly, it will help save you money at the pump.
* Avoid having to stop when you can. If approaching a red light, see if you can slow down enough to avoid having to actually stop instead.